Wheeling High dethrones Elkins for state basketball title
In Buckhannon Wheeling High School defeated Elkins 37 to 35 for the state championship before a capacity crowd at Wesleyan College gym. Mehan Stefanow and Williams led Wheeling. Squint Phares sealed the win with a late goal as Elkins fought back from an early 11-4 deficit.
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Stoco Boxers and Elkins Fight Night Highlights and Awards
Elkins wins boxing and cheer honors as Yost Cunningham named MVP and Mehan takes second. Stoco Indians defend state title with decisive wins over Mount Slope Mustangs, including a 7 to 1 team verdict and multiple knockouts.
Rochester Red Wings Beat Cardinals 4 2 In Exhibition
In a family affair the Rochester Red Wings defeated the St Louis Cardinal Janine 4 to 2 in an exhibition game. Rochester plated four runs in the third on four singles and a walk off Ed Heusser's delivery.
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Pax Scout Troop 93 Wins Becketley Area Tournament
Pax Scout Troop 93 captured the championship at Oak Hill High School by defeating Beckley Troop 66 49 to 21 in the final. Beckley Troop 65 fell to the champions in the semi finals, and Beckley later beat Oak Hill in the consolation. George Simmons and Bridge starred for Pax, with T Humphrey earning all tournament honors alongside Harless of Mount Hope and others.
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Parker to Represent Beckley at Bluefield Meeting on League Reorganization
George Parker assistant county superintendent of schools and noted former baseball player will represent Beckley at a Bluefield meeting this afternoon to discuss reorganizing the old Appalachian league. Joe Cure of Columbus and Ray Ryan of the National Association of Baseball Leagues will attend along with delegates from Virginia Tennessee and West Virginia. The West Virginian Hotel hosts the 1 30 p m session.
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Montcval School Clinches Eighth Grade Tourney Title
Montcval School defeated Whitesville 18-15 to win the eighth grade championship at Mont View Junior High. semis saw Monteval beat Mount View 25-9. Whitesville then edged Rhodes 22-16. Awards honored T Bailey Hardin Sarrett Lusk Shaffer and others with sportsmanship going to Wend Lillybrook and hard luck to West Rhodell.
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World Champion Croaks Her Last
Wauchula Fla March 28 A world champion croaks here ending the career of the great est frog jumper in recorded history. Woco Pep a female leaped 13 feet 7 inches in 1923 in the souths first frog frolic. The record distance topped Budweiser of California in 1932. Since 1934 attempts to beat the mark failed. Woco Pep leaves a pen full of frogs eager to defend the record. Jack Cliett owner believes offspring may leap to greater fame.
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Henry Picard Wins North and South Open Title
Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania wins the North and South Open at Pinehurst after five steady rounds totaling 357 strokes. He defeats Ray Mangrum of Pittsburgh by five strokes with scores of 71 72 73 72 72 across the tournament and playoff.
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county league eyes banner season with new clubs
The Raleigh county baseball league plans a 22 Sunday schedule with 23 games per team and two new clubs added to each division. Managers and players expect a strong campaign as spring training begins after a tough winter. The B league first half opens April 12 with Price Hill at Layland and Lillybrook at Woodbay among matchups. notable moves include Mabscott joining the A league and Price Hitt debuting in the junior division.
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Stan Grum Takes Gold After Long Championship Play
Grum matched Pican’s 72 hole total of 288 with rounds of 72 64 75 72 but shot 77 to win the gold medal and $1,000 in a $4,000 tournament. Second place paid $600.
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Track Meets Approved and Boxing Tourney Scheduled
The West Virginia State Board of Athletic Appeals approved two events in Morgantown and Charleston. The state high school track meet will be May 16 with preliminary events May 13 and finals linked to a Pitt West Virginia duel meet. A boxing tournament will run April 24–25 in Charleston at Mortis Harvey College.
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Colcord Boxers Defeat Montreal in Local Bout Series
Colcord boxers defeated Montreal in a bout series last night by 4 to 2. bouts included 83 pounds Tucker over Fowler and 125 pounds Hart over Zack. Osborne edged Williams while Grant beat Noel and Karantonis drew Tudor. N Ginnaris won by technical knockout over Fumerola with referee Stephens in Stoco.
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Tigers Win 5-2 Over Red Sox In Training Camp Action
West coast rookie Manuel Salvo held Detroit to three hits through five frames but the Tigers exploded late to beat Boston 5 to 2. Salvo walked two and struck out three as Boston starter Steve Bowers struggled in the final five innings.
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